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Interview: Feddi Man
2008-03-11 01:20:00 In the midst of SXSW, we caught up with Feddi Man to find out what's up. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule, Feddi. Read on to find out about the wild baking parties where they flip hotcakes!AHHS: Can you give your fans a quick bio of yourself?Feddi Man: At a time when rappers have lost touch with reality, and studio gangsters dominate the charts - one man stands between the destruction and the resurrection of hip-hop, and that man is Feddi Man (23) aka Confeddi. While other rappers worry about buying "bling" and renting slabs for their album & mixtape covers, Feddi lays down tracks in the studio with his closest ally DJ Protégé (producer) & Dj Florok (mixtape Dj) Together, they flip mixtapes like hotcakes.Now, don't be fooled by his Southern charm. This TexMexiRican has enough swagger to fill the Grand Canyon. Hailing from Montopolis on the southeast side of Austin, TX ("the hood where they clap dat chrome/sell drugs and bring heat") Feddi Man knows what it... More About: Interview
Giant Step - Barcelona - March 14-15, 2008
2008-03-11 01:01:00 From the I still see the sun at 7pm department... Thanks to Dave for telling us about Giant Step 's free shows @ Barcelona on March 14th and 15th. Read below for more info and how to RSVP!More info:This year Giant Step's SXSW will be held on March 14th and 15th at Barcelona in the heart of Austin.Friday the 14th will feature DJ sets from local favorite Chicken George and San Francisco's J-Boogie, who both rocked the party last year. There will also be live performances by NY?s much talked about starlet Little Jackie, LA's Afrobot and NY favorite Taylor McFerrin.Saturday March 15th will feature DJ legend King Britt, NY's Taste Crew, Houston's DJ Sun and live performances from Time Machine and UK's Riz MC. Expect as always the quality of Giant Step down in Austin TX.Friday March 14thDJ sets byChicken GeorgeJ BoogieLive performances by:Taylor McFerrin - 11:30 PMLittle Jackie (acoustic) - 10:30 PMAfrobots - 9:30 PM(Doors at 9 PM)Saturday March 15thDJs sets byKing BrittDJ SunFrom 7... More About: 2008
2008 Urban Media Meet & Greet - Logan - March 13, 2008
2008-03-09 23:56:00 From the meet market department... are you into Urban Media and want to make some connections? go to the 2008 Urban Media Meet & Greet @ Logan 's on March 13th from 4-7pm and to keep you entertained are Statik Selektah, DJ Eleven, and DJ Graffiti.More info:Patrick Baril (born January 23, 1982 in Lawrence, Massachusetts) is an American hip hop dj and producer. He goes by the name of Statik Selektah and is the son of Owen and Kathleen Baril. Statik Selektah is best known for his mixed CDs with rappers Nas, Boston rapper Termanology, Royce Da 5'9" and G-Unit Records, as well as his mixshows on FM and Satellite Radio. He founded Showoff Records in 2004 and has released projects from Termanology, Granite State, and Reks. His partners in Showoff Marketing(based in Boston) are Brandon Matthews, Walace Nogueira Jr & Jenny-Marie Miranda, director of Showoff Public Relations.
Interview: N.I.K.K.A.G.E.
2008-03-07 04:53:00 N.I.K.K.A.G.E. took time out of his busy schedule to tell the Austin Hip-Hop Scene about what's going on with The General. Read on to find out what the 3 D's are and how they might save your life.AHHS: Can you give your fans a quick bio of yourself?N.I.K.K.A.G.E.: N.I.K.K.A.G.E, the General (pronounced Nick Kage) / Mr.5 Star FlowNarrator Illustrating Knowledge of self Kinetic energy And Good music for ya Ear that should speak for itself. Need more Google me.AHHS: Which is your latest CD? and how do you think it differs from your previous works?N.I.K.K.A.G.E.: My latest project is called The Revolution, The Evolution & The Love. It?s produced by Hassan Allin; he is one of the hottest unknown producers in the game right now. It?s going to be a classic album with all types of tracks. It shows my growth as an MC and a spiritual human being. I got the hottest streets tracks, soulful tracks, hood tracks, clubs tracks; I took care of my ladies and the Corner Boys. Across the board t... More About: Interview
Fresh Boy Crew - Creekside Lounge - March 15, 2008
2008-03-06 04:54:00 From the flu is real department... The Chosen Few, FBC Crew and Raw Word presents on March 15th @ Creekside Lounge are 2Mex, Shunda K, Nato Caliph, Crew54, Damp Heat, Grimnasty, Stormshadow, Blacklisted, Lady Legacy, CO2 and your DJs for the night are Static, Notion, Jazz One, and Freakin Puerto Rican.-----Peace out...More info:The Visionaries is a hip hop group from Los Angeles. The group is notable for focusing on positive issues as well as the diverse ethnic origins of its members. The group has been officially together since 1995. Amongst the group’s six members (LMNO, 2Mex, Lord Zen, Dannu, KeyKool, and DJ Rhettmatic), they’ve released over twenty solo and side projects, including four full-length albums as a group on Up Above Records, “Galleries†(1997), “Sophomore Jinx†(2001), “Pangaea†(2004) and “We Are The Ones†(2006). They have collaborated with some of the finest talents in hip-hop, and blessed stages alongside a long list of luminaries including: W... More About: Fresh , March 15
SXSW: Hip Hop Radio 2 - Firehouse Lounge - March 15, 2008
2008-03-05 05:33:00 From the thanking the sponsors department... Blue Room Music Group presents Hip Hop Radio 2 @ Firehouse Lounge on March 15th.Check below for the dope lineup!-----Date: 03.15.08Time: 2pm ? 9pm Title of party: BRMG Present: Hip Hop Radio IIVenue and address: Firehouse Lounge 605 Brazos, Austin TX, 78701RSVP: No RSVP needed, free and Open to the Public 21+Artists playing and at what time: Djs & Artist Time Dj Flo-Rok 2pm ? 9pm Host: Crop Diggie 3:00 - Modern Man (Austin, TX)3:25 ? AMI (Atlanta, GA)3:50 ? DDC (Dallas, TX)4:15 - Sway Dasafo (London, UK)4:40 ? Chief (Detroit, MI)5:05 ? Zeale (Austin, TX)5:30 ? Headcrack (Dallas, TX)5:55 ? Feddi (Austin, TX)6:20 - Nick D (Austin, TX)6:45 - Deaf in The Family (New York, NY)7:10 ? Question (San Antonio, TX)7:35 - Doujah Raze (New York, NY)8:00 ? Termanology (Lawrence, Mass)8:25 - All Natural (Chicago, ILL) More About: March 15
Flosstradamus - Beauty Bar - March 10, 2008
2008-03-05 04:36:00 From the go vote then cock us department... Thanks to William for this post... imeem's Smash Up with Flosstradamus and Austin's own DJ Mel and The Fluokids @ Beauty Bar on March 10th! More SXSW no cover event, gotta love those!-----For those that went out today to vote in the democratic primary and caucus, you undoubted participated in the craziness. My precinct said there were only 4 people at the last caucus and this time there were 145 people. I mean the whole caucus process is craziness. You gotta wonder why there are no computer programs to calculate the results. I mean you've got peeps using a calculator and rounding numbers. Definitely some error prone shit there.More info:Flosstradamus is the stage name of Chicago-based DJs J2K (Josh Young) and Autobot (Curt Cameruci).They have recently performed at events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Pitchfork Music Festival. They are frequently associated with such acts as KidSister (J2K's sister), The C... More About: 2008
Crew54 - Flamingo Cantina - March 8, 2008
2008-03-04 06:17:00 From the working overtime because it's SXSW baby department... Thanks to M.O.S. of Crew54 for sending in this event... Jonny Danger's Spring Break Bikini Birthday Bash! @ Flamingo Cantina this Saturday, March 8th. Performances by DDC, NonSpecific, GOAT, J-Kid, Gang Culture, Crew54, Dubb Sicks and Jonny Danger.Although I'd want the hottie on the flyer background to win the bikini contest, I unfortunately think the contest is rigged to have M.O.S. of Crew54 win the thing. M.O.S. don't look too purrty.-----As much as I love this issh, I can't wait for SXSW to be over so I can get to my other project... AndroidEMR!More info:Quickly becoming regarded as one of Texas? brightest new acts, Crew54 is determined to make their way into the game. Combining raw reality lyrics with soul driven banging beats, G-christ and M.O.S. deliver a high energy product that bumps in your system and will blow you away live in person.After serving in the Army, G-Christ ended up in Killeen, TX. Using his s... More About: 2008
Magno - Ruta Maya - March 7, 2008
2008-03-04 05:42:00 From the home grown like in the closet with fluorescents department... Magno @ Ruta Maya on Friday, March 7th for Home Grown Hip Hop presented by your local pharmco Nick D., Shooting Starz, & James Dean. Also in the puff puff pass circle, Black Mike, Kriminals, Shooting Starz, Young Teka, Feddi Man, Drunken Flow, 45th Productions, TX Mic Breakers, T.Y.K. & S.M.C., L.G. Allstarz, and Real Eyez. Man after all that, I've got the munchies.Show's at Ruta Maya's behind Expose, so go to the show and get blown, then go to Expose and get blown. ;)-----More info:Magno is a rapper from Greenspoint(North Houston) who started out doing underground appearences, but was first taken notice to when he started doing projects with DJ Michael Watts' Swisha House/Swisha Blast Entertainment record label out of Houston, Texas, a label known for bringing up underground artists to becoming multi-platinum major artists. Swisha House was also the starting point of artists Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Pa... More About: 2008
State of the Art - Austin - Luxury Mindz
2008-03-03 01:43:00 From the ray guns are cool department... Bavu wrote in to tell us about one of the most unique and dopest projects in town... the OG Photographer of Luxury Mindz creates a photographic documentary of 9 Austin Hip Hop artists called State of the Art: Austin. The pics are so crisp and clear, it's like HD, you can even see Bavu's pimple. :)More info:State of the Art: AustinState of the Art: Austin features photographs of nine talented hip-hop/rap artist/groups from Austin. These nine artists represent only a portion of the talent that can be found in the area. State of the Art: Austin artists include...Pimpin' Pen of VIP (Nina Ross Records)South Bound (2 Da Bone Records)J-Kapone (Top Dollar Entertainment)KJ Hines (Dap Records)Slim Gutta (On The Line Records)Black Mike (Black Music Group)Bavu Blakes (Word4Word Music)Gerald G (Dew Music)Ryno (On The Line Records)
DJ Rapid Ric - Salvage Vanguard Theater - March 7, 2008
2008-03-03 00:43:00 From the crazy weather department... SXSW is gettin' insane... now there's a SXSW Pre Party with DJ Rapid Ric @ Salvage Vanguard Theater this Friday, March 7th. Performances by Fat Tony & Dee Rail, (You)Genious, Focus Group, Southbound, Phranchyze and Zeale, LOS, and DJ Dirk Diggla.More info:?Rapid Ric is one of the fastest rising DJ?s in the South right now, and it?s mostly because of the skill he brings to his art form.? ? ChamillionaireWhile Texas? slow and soulful underground movement went mainstream in 2005, millions of CD?s by Texas artists flew off the shelves as MTV and even the New York Times co-signed the Lone Star State. Meanwhile, every mixtape Rapid Ric dropped (Z-Ro?s Greatest Verses, Whut It Dew 2, Afta Da Relays, Getcha Weight Up, King of the Trill, Whut it Dew 3) boosted his star higher as Texas stayed hot on Atlanta's heels as the next big thing in Southern hip-hop music.In 2006, the 25-year-old set himself even farther apart from his peers with ?Before Da R... More About: 2008
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Emo's - March 6, 2008
2008-03-02 10:39:00 From the up late, can't sleep department... Bone Thugs~n~Harmony @ Emo's on March 6th! Brings back so many memories... Bone Thugs was the first show I saw after coming to UT. The show was at the Erwin Center and is still one of the best shows I've seen. I recall the stage props were just sick. Since then, Bone Thugs are not quite the same, hopefully they can still put on a show.More info:Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is an American hip hop group from the Glenville section of Cleveland, Ohio, best known for their high pace rapping style and harmonizing vocals. In 1997, the group was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with their song "Tha Crossroads." Since its conception in the early 1990s the group has been honored with numerous other awards.Formed in the early 1990s, the group consisted of four members: Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone and Bizzy Bone.Their first album, Faces of Death, was recorded under the name of B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e in early 1993. Their career took o... More About: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony , 2008
DJ Jayceeoh - Firehouse Lounge - March 14, 2008
2008-03-01 23:41:00 From the SXSW in full effect department... Blue Room Music Group presents DJ Jayceeoh and DJ Protege @ Firehouse Lounge on March 14!Just added a SXSW 2008 section on the left side bar, check it to keep up to date for your SXSW events!-----More info:Date: 03.14.08Time: 10pm ? 2amTitle of party: BRMG Present: Dj Jayceeoh, Dj ProtégéVenue and address: Firehouse Lounge 605 Brazos, Austin TX, 78701RSVP: No RSVP needed, free and Open to the Public 21+Artists playing and at what time: Djs12am ? 2am Dj Jayceeoh10pm ? 12am Dj Protégé
Interview: Idol-C
2008-02-29 02:45:00 Idol-C, originally from Lubbock, Texas, relocated to Austin and the Austin Hip-Hop Scene is glad he did. We thank Idol-C for taking time out of his busy schedule for interviewing with us. Read on to find out who Idol-C is and why he hates gardening...AHHS: Can you give your fans a quick bio of yourself?Idol-C: Yeah, my name is Idol-C. I'm originally from Lubbock, TX but I just relocated here to Austin about a year and half ago. I'm a 25 year old graphic artist, poet, emcee, producer? probably a few other things as well. I just released a solo side-project in February with my good friend DJ Stillness. We are both in the crew Unspoken Levels, which is really our main focus. We've put out 2 albums under Unspoken Levels...and we're currently working on our 3rd album which will be featuring the Gift of Gab and hopefully some other artists as well.AHHS: Which is your latest CD? and how do you think it differs from your previous works?Idol-C: The newest album is called Endure, and it'... More About: Interview , Idol
Kanye West - Erwin Center - April 30, 2008
2008-02-27 03:28:00 From the gettem' early department... So you fools knew it was coming... and now it's here... The Glow in the Dark Tour with Kanye West , Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco @ Erwin Center on April 30th!Presale ticket sales start tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 27th @ 5:01pm thru Friday, Feb. 29th @ 5:00pm. You can get the presale tix here and using the password GLOW.Public On Sale Saturday, March 1 at 10am.More info:Kanye Omari West (pronounced /?k??nje?/)[1] (born June 8, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia) is an American record producer and is a multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. He released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, and his third album Graduation in 2007. His first three albums have received numerous awards (including nine Grammys),[2][3][4] critical acclaim,[5] and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music.[6] West's mascot and trademark is a teddy bear, which has appeared o...
Speaking the Spoken the Art of Verse - The Vortex Cafe - February 25, 2008
2008-02-25 02:42:00 From the gimme that open mic department... Thanks to Shannon for writing in... Speaking the Spoken the Art of Verse @ The Vortex on Feb 25th, tomorrow, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm!-----More info:Speaking the Spoken the Art of VerseAustin's one and only true open micNo slam, no clicks, no religion, just good old fashioned hot poetryHosted byZell Miller IIIWhen: February 25, 2008 6:30ish to 9:30ish both are pm. Monday Only! How Much: $1.00 for readers; Audience $2.00Limited Seating.For information call 512-478-LAVA (5282)Where: The VORTEX Café, 2307 Manor Rd. Austin, TX 787221/2 mile East of I-35, between Chestnut and MapleBus route #20, Free Parking, Wheelchair accessible.Now serving Beer and Wine, Sangria and Eatables in The VORTEX Café.Yeah back again!!!!!!! One of the hottest spoken word speaking venues is back!!!!!!!SPEAKING THE SPOKEN: The Art of Verse hosted by Zell Miller, III (member of the Xenogia Spoken word collective, best author poet according to the Austin Chronicle rea... More About: Cafe
SXSW Hip Hop - Austin, TX - March 12 - 16, 2008
2008-02-24 17:51:00 From the ganked straight from the SXSW website department... I've pulled the current list of SXSW Hip Hop acts... woohoo... and what a list it is! Bun B, Ice Cube, Talib Kweli, David Banner, just too many... And then you've got ATX reppin'... Bavu Blakes, Zeale 32, SouthBound... daum... gets your heart pumpin' like seeing titties for the first time! :)Now let's find the side shows and afterparties!Oh and you'll enjoy this... this guy has posted all the SXSW mp3's on bittorrent... fire up your clients! A-Alikes Brooklyn NY Hip Hop/Rap Akala London UK Hip Hop/Rap A-Laget Bergen NORWAY Hip Hop/Rap Astronautalis Jacksonville FL Hip Hop/Rap David Banner Jackson MS Hip Hop/Rap ... More About: Austin , March , 2008
MC Overlord - Hi-Lo - February 23, 2008
2008-02-22 02:22:00 From the Univision representin' the debate department... Thanks to Donnell and Scott for pinging us about the MC Overlord and DJ Rapid Ric @ Hi-Lo on Saturday, Feb 23rd!Also download Overlord's "I'm In Here" from the site.-----More info:Overlord is a record NINE-Time Austin Hip Hop Artist of the Year award winner with eight independent CD's currently under his belt. His status as a ground breaker is unmatched. He was the first Austin MC to introduce Hip Hop with a regular live musician line up and have a presence in the rock dominated venues. Known for epic live performances and lyrics that connect, he has built a fan base that extends beyond ordinary Hip hop boundaries. The Austin American Statesman has called him The Godfather of ATX Hip Hop. He remains determined to bring national attention to his adopted hometown.Overlord is without question the most consistent voice in Austin, Texas Hip Hop.And keep visiting for all the inside dope. More About: February , 2008
Brand Nubian - The Parish - February 23, 2008
2008-02-20 04:13:00 From the I'm thinking about buying a Scion department... I guess all this advertising is working, cuz I'm seriously thinking about getting a Scion, WTF?!? Brand Nubian @ The Parish on Feb 23rd... performing with Connie Price and The Keystones featuring Soup, a founding member of Jurassic 5 and DJ Cosmo Baker.You know the drill... RSVP here.More info:Brand Nubian is a hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MCs: Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon, March 4, 1966), Sadat X (formerly Derek X, born Derek Murphy) and Lord Jamar (born Lorenzo Dechalus, on September 17, 1968, in New Rochelle, New York), and two DJs, DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere. It is one of the more popular and acclaimed alternative hip hop groups of the 1990s, known for socially conscious and politically charged content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths.Brand Nubian formed in 1989 after Grand Puba's original group, Masters of Ceremony, split up. Its first single, "Brand Nubian," w... More About: February , 2008
RX Family - Emo's - Feburary 20, 2008
2008-02-17 17:41:00 From the Super Delegates department... RX Family @ Emo's on Feb 20th with the M.I.S.F.I.T.Z. and Zeale 32.Join RX Family for their sophomore CD release, "Beasts". This is interesting... bring your iPod to the show to get the album uploaded for free.Check out RX Family in the video below about 3 minutes in... More About: 2008
Southbound - Ruta Maya's - February 16, 2008
2008-02-15 07:27:00 From the dragged to Fool's Gold department... check out Southbound and Big Jumbo and DJ Wes Sanders @ Ruta Maya's on Saturday, Feb 16th. Also "Special Invited Guests", what is that?!? Is that like "I've got the candles and cake" or more like "I saw your myspace invite"?Nonetheless, seeing Southbound should be off the chain.-----Well it's Vday... so I gotta get me some... Jenna Jameson here I come.More info:Nobody said succeeding in the rap industry is easy, but twin brothers Sandman and Lowkey are ready for the challenge. Together known as the group SouthBound, they released their first underground mixtape "The Come Up" with DJ Rapid Ric in mid-2006, and already it has begun making waves for the up-and-coming duo, grabbing the attention of more than one major label. But, the two have turned down every offer up to this point."We don't want to just sign to anybody, because when you're unknown, you're at the mercy of the record label. They have complete control over you because ... More About: February , 2008
South By So Real - by Thomas Fawcett
2008-02-13 02:39:00 SXSW '08 and it starts... Fellow blogger, Thomas Fawcett from The Corner provides us with this great guest piece, an interview of Matt Sonzala and a glimpse into SXSW Hip Hop... Thanks Thomas!Journalist, blogger, promoter, radio host and all-around hustler Matt Sonzala has been repping the Houston hip-hop scene to the fullest since before anyone outside the 281-area code knew the names Paul Wall and Mike Jones. Sonzala has been booking hip-hop artists for SXSW for several years but was recently hired on full-time by the festival. More than 150 hip-hop acts will take the stage in Austin from March 12-16 and whether they are living legends or local unknowns, Sonzala is the man responsible for getting them on the schedule. The Corner caught up with Sonzala yesterday to talk about the hip-hop lineup at SXSW 2008.The Corner: What are you most excited about this year?Matt Sonzala: David Banner and Killer Mike doing a panel together at the Carver Center on Saturday. Before they go on I?m ... More About: South , Real
Poppin' Off - Silhouette - February 12, 2008
2008-02-10 21:08:00 From the recovering from the Afrofreque show department... it's Poppin' Off Art Exhibition and Fundraiser @ Silhouette on Feb 12th. Artworks provided by PopVicious and beats by DJ Chicken George, DJ E Be Lo and DJ Mike Swing.Donations and proceeds from the night will benefit the LifeWorks / HACA new Urban Art program.More info:Our mission is to transition youth and families from crisis to safety and success.Our community has grown 65% during the last ten years, resulting in increased cost and stress to daily life. The overall cost of living has increased by 30%. There are now 200,000 "working poor" families. More than 20% of our youth experience mental health challenges. Sixty-one percent of all victims served by the Austin Police Department in 2001 were for domestic violence or child abuse.LifeWorks provides the most comprehensive network of services for youth and families in Austin. We offer a safety net of support to more than 10,000 youth and families every year. LifeWorks? se... More About: February , 2008
Sqratch Karnival - Backspin Records - February 16, 2008
2008-02-08 05:21:00 From the sitting on the toilet after Chinese New Year's dinner department... SuperStarDJs presents... Sqratch Karnival @ Backspin Records on Feb 16th. Free too!-----The video below has nothing to do with SuperStarDJs, but it's funny as hell... enjoy! Time to wash my bum. More About: February , 2008
Pitbull - Paradox - February 15, 2008
2008-02-08 04:57:00 From the Happy Chinese New Years department... Raul wrote in to tell us about Pitbull @ Paradox on Feb 15th. Thanks Raul!-----More info:Armando Christian Pérez (born 14 January 1981, in Miami, Florida) better known by his stage name Pitbull, or his other nicknames, Lil' Chico or Mr. 305, is a Cuban-American rapper. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002, after which he released his debut album in 2004 titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released two other albums under the label, El Mariel in 2006 and The Boatlift in 2007.[1] He is also the host of his own Spanish-language program on the cable channel Mun2 titled La Esquina (Spanish for The Corner).[2]The son of first-generation Cuban-American immigrants, Pitbull grew up influenced both by the Cuban poet Jose Marti, whose works his parents made him memorize, and the Miami bass genre of hip hop music. He later expressed interest in the W... More About: February , 2008
Review: Afrofreque - Fresh Soul Frequencies
2008-02-07 02:19:00 From Austin, TX they call themselves Afrofreque. The members of the band are MC Tiger Liu, DJ Resinthol, John Siebenthaler (Bass), Fumi Sugawara (Guitar), Claude 9 (Keys), and Mike Hale (Drums). In a time when Hip Hop is looking to find it's identity, with their 2008 debut album, Fresh Soul Frequencies, Afrofreque hits the Austin Hip Hop scene with a fresh new sound.Immediately, the astute listener will realize that the band is quite adept at skillfully integrating all the elements of the band into a pleasant melodic sound. The sound is both groovy and funky with injections of electronica and reggae. Best of all, their music is positive and uplifting.At the moment, I'm groovin' to "Cool Breeze". The song starts of with a smooth groove that just melts your heart and immediately flips the switch on you and gets your heart racing and dancing. The song even tells you to "Get on up!" Rest assured, the rest of the CD is filled with songs that will make you just wanna roll up a phat one... More About: Review
Interview: DJ Mike Swing
2008-02-03 18:18:00 DJ Mike Swing ... you've seen him at Prague (Thursdays), Union Park (Fridays), and Six Lounge (Saturdays) doing his thang. You've wondered to yourself, who is this guy? Why does he recommend good dental hygiene? Now you know...AHHS: Can you give your fans a quick bio of yourself?Mike Swing: From rocking parties in the most well known clubs in Austin to running the most successful record pool in Central Texas, DJ Mike Swing has been one of Austin?s go to guys for Hip Hop/Urban music since 1995.His musical beginning started in the early eighties while listening to his father?s vinyl records of The Gap Band and The Sugar Hill Gang. From there he continued to learn more about the upcoming and hip culture that stemmed from New York City called Hip Hop. In the mid to late eighties, Mike Swing began purchasing and collecting cassette tapes and vinyl records of music he found to be influential and uplifting. In middle school he was always known as the guy who had the latest music. After hi... More About: Interview
Clemits - Karma - February 7, 2008
2008-02-03 17:51:00 From the neck hurts from laying in bed on the computer department... Don't forget to get another dose of The Gathering @ Karma this Thursday, Feb 7th. Let's see who we've got this week... Clemits, Notes, A.T.L., and Fools Inc.It's 100% Certified Hip Hop!----- More About: February , 2008
Higher Than Why - Plush - February 2, 2008
2008-02-02 18:22:00 From the Obama whispering in Hillary's ears is news?!? department... Higher Than Why wrote in to tell us about their weekly show @ Plush . They come on at 9pm and then you can stick around for Table Manners Crew.Higher Than Why's got your ear drums buzzin' with a full band, Zack (drums), Nate (bass), Jake (keys) and Justice on vocals.I'm really feelin' the song Appetite on they myspace page. Check it out.More info:Higher Than Why formed in the Austin, Texas conscious underground hip hop scene circa 2004. HTW uses drums, keys, bass and quick witted, forward thinking lyrics by Justice on the mic. No guitars. Their sound is booming, eerie, jammy and spacey all while backed by percussively metered wordsmithing, presenting thoughtful insight on a compelling sound scape. More About: February , 2008
Dirty Wormz - Antone's - February 1, 2008
More articles from this author:2008-02-01 07:28:00 From the is it rock is it rap department... Dirty Wormz @ Antone's tonight, Feb 1st. Free show! Maine, it's Friday; you ain't got no job... and you ain't got shit to do.-----So guess what... I found out today that Global works at the same company that I work at... and for the same division... and in the same building! It's a small world. Maine, just got off work... it's time to hit the sack. More info:The Dirty Worm is a virus that can't be killed by any other virus...diRTy WoRMz were formulated, plotted and instigated in the year 2001. The band was the brainchild of Smackola and DJ Crash, hip hop artists who wanted to rock harder and louder than anything Austin, TX had ever seen. The legend began with the release of the first diRTy WORMz CD, The Infektion. Featuring an all star lineup from the local rock and hip hop communities, The Infektion was a regional best seller for years to come.Ins & outs, ups & downs, & I done found my balance...diRTy WoRMz quickly evolved into one... More About: February , 2008 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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